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LitigationGlobal

UK Intellectual Property Law Evolves Amid Brexit and AI Challenges

Key UK IP rulings reveal divergence from EU precedents as courts address AI, digital platforms, and brand protection disputes

A decade after Brexit, UK intellectual property law is charting a distinct course from EU frameworks, with recent court decisions illustrating both alignment and departure from European case law. High-profile cases involving generative AI, online intermediaries, and trade mark infringement highlight the evolving legal…

Friday, October 23, 2026

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LitigationUK

UK Litigation Update Puts Notice and GOV.UK Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, October 19, 2026

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LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Dallas Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Europe Litigation Update Puts Sony and Warner Sue Anthropic Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Sony, Warner Sue Anthropic.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Sony, Warner Sue Anthropic, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Six Greenberg Traurig IP Attorneys Earn Spot in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 for Leading IP Strategy Expertise

Greenberg Traurig’s Boston-based intellectual property team recognized for strategic innovation and global patent portfolio management

Six attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Strategy 300 list, highlighting their leadership in developing and executing intellectual property strategies that maximize portfolio value. The recognition underscores the firm’s strength in life sciences, technology, and…

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

China Invalidates Nikon’s Z-Mount Patents in Legal Defeat Against Viltrox

China National Intellectual Property Administration rules Nikon’s Z-mount design lacks novelty, dismissing infringement claims against Viltrox

Nikon’s patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China has ended with a ruling that invalidates Nikon’s Z-mount patents. The China National Intellectual Property Administration found that Nikon’s lens mount design does not meet the threshold for patent protection, undermining Nikon’s claims of intellectual property infringem…

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits Target Microsoft and Adobe Over AI Copyright Practices

New legal actions allege tech executives concealed copyright risks tied to AI training methods, prompting scrutiny of fiduciary duties amid growing AI litigation

Recent shareholder derivative suits against Microsoft and Adobe accuse company leaders of failing to disclose the use of copyrighted materials in AI training, exposing the firms to legal and financial risks. These cases emerge amid broader copyright disputes involving AI developers and highlight evolving challenges at…

Friday, July 17, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Europe Litigation Update Puts Big Tech and AI Columnists Bryan Garner Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Big Tech, AI Columnists Bryan Garner.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Big Tech, AI Columnists Bryan Garner, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Friday, July 17, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Policy Experts Urge Measured Response to Chinese AI Model Distillation Practices

Distillation of U.S. frontier AI models by Chinese developers sparks debate over intellectual property and security risks

Chinese AI developers have reportedly engaged in large-scale distillation of U.S. frontier AI models, prompting U.S. policymakers and industry leaders to consider the legal and security implications. While often described as theft, distillation differs fundamentally from traditional intellectual property infringement.…

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Egyptian Culture Minister Gehan Zaki Resigns Following Final Intellectual Property Court Ruling

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly accepts resignation after Court of Cassation upholds conviction for copyright infringement and orders book withdrawal and compensation payment

Gehan Zaki, Egypt’s Culture Minister, has resigned after the Court of Cassation issued a final ruling affirming her conviction for intellectual property infringement related to her book. The court ordered the withdrawal of her book and mandated a compensation payment to the original author. The resignation was accepte…

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Europe Litigation Update Puts Egyptian Culture Minister and Egyptian Culture Minister Jehan…

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Egyptian Culture Minister, Egyptian Culture Minister Jehan.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Egyptian Culture Minister, Egyptian Culture Minister Jehan, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

U.S. Government Implements First Economic Sanctions Targeting Foreign Trade-Secret Theft Under PAIPA

February 2026 sanctions mark a strategic shift in combating international intellectual property theft through coordinated Treasury, Justice, and State Department action

For the first time, the U.S. has employed economic sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 (PAIPA) to address large-scale foreign trade-secret theft. This coordinated enforcement effort targets a cyber-enabled network involved in misappropriating U.S. trade secrets, signaling a new ap…

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

Korean IP Experts Prioritize Patent Evidence Collection System Reform and AI Integration in Upcoming 2026 Policy Forum

Survey of 200 domestic IP professionals highlights urgent need for enhanced evidence procedures and AI-driven patent searches to strengthen Korea's IP ecosystem

The Korea Intellectual Property Journalists Association will convene the 2026 Intellectual Property Policy Forum on June 24 in Seoul, marking its fifth anniversary. A recent survey of 200 IP workers reveals that reforming the patent law's evidence collection system and advancing AI-based patent information search are…

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts AI.Law and Eve Legal Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, AI.Law, Eve Legal.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, AI.Law, Eve Legal, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Expands Amid Global Diversification and Strategic Forum Selection

Cornerstone Research reveals surge in U.S. IP cases alongside rising multi-jurisdictional enforcement and Asia’s growing patent influence

A new Cornerstone Research report highlights significant growth and diversification in U.S. intellectual property litigation, driven by evolving global innovation dynamics and strategic cross-border enforcement. The study details how intangible assets dominate market value, litigation filings have surged, and jurisdic…

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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LitigationGlobal

CNN Initiates IP Lawsuit Against Perplexity; EU Imposes €200M Fine on Temu for DSA Breaches; Bipartisan U.S. Senators Reach NIL Rights Agreement

Key developments include a Federal Circuit dissent on trade secret statute of limitations, proposed Copyright Office amendments, and WIPO appointing Thailand’s Princess Sirivannav…

This week’s IP litigation and policy highlights feature CNN’s copyright and trademark suit against AI firm Perplexity, the European Commission’s €200 million penalty against Temu for Digital Services Act violations, and a bipartisan U.S. Senate agreement on collegiate name, image, and likeness rights. Additional updat…

Friday, May 29, 2026

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